August 5 – A piggy potluck and pork roast featuring THE RE-UP BBQ serving mouth watering tender smoked pulled pork on a bun. Bring your most creative bacon dish to share – delectables in the past have included bacon stuffed things, bacon vodka, bacon rice-crispy squares, bacon muffins, bacon wrapped anything – use your imagination and be prepared to be surprised. We’ll have great food, drink, folks, live music & our always entertaining farm animals. We’ve scaled up this year and are asking for a donation of $30 per person ($20 for kids 10 and under) to cover the cost of food, drinks &…
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DAY TRIPPING AND WINE TASTING IN CAMPBELL VALLEY Who needs to drive four plus hours to visit wine country when you can spend just 45 minutes and tour the best of the Fraser Valley wineries located amongst the rolling hills of South Langley’s Campbell Valley? Saturday, August 10th is the day to explore; visit Backyard Vineyards, Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery, Township 7 Vineyards and Winery and Vista D’Oro Farms and Winery as they collectively host the Inaugural Campbell Valley Wine Festival. From 12 noon to 5pm, each winery will offer wine samples, snacks, live entertainment and the chance to win a case of wine from each winery. The Campbell Valley Wine Tour is THE place to be on August…
Tasting Plates *Mt Pleasant Edition Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM (PDT) Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different types of restaurants throughout the evening, meet some new food loving friends, meet the chefs, and learn about each of the participating restaurants. See Richard Wolak (Founder of Tasting Plates events and VancouverFoodster.com) on the Global…
Chef Ronald St. Pierre and partner Tricia have recently moved Locals Restaurant into THE OLD HOUSE, a Comox Valley heritage building constructed as residence in 1938 in and turned into a restaurant in the 1970’s. Set amongst gardens beside the Courtenay River and with a gorgeous sunny patio as a bonus, this home is the perfect setting for a restaurant that devotes itself to high quality locally sourced food. St. Pierre sets the bar for Comox Valley food culture with his seasonal menus and a wine list including both local wineries and old and new world favourites, along with craft…
September 1st at Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls celebrate the 2nd Annual BC Pinot Noir Celebration and Salmon Bake. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the smell of salmon baking on the fire and the acoustic guitar in the background while you sip on a glass of Pinot Noir from one of these fabulous 8 local wineries: Meyer Family Vineyards, Liquidity, Carson Pinot Noir, Lake Breeze, Howling Bluff, Quails’ Gate, Tantalus Vineyards, Blue Mountain Vineyard, Averill Creek Vineyard, Black Cloud and more!! Mixing and mingling with winemakers, winery proprietors and guest speakers Rhys Pender, Kurtis Kolt, John Schreiner and more!…
On Saturday August 10th and Sunday August 11th the 3rd annual Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour showcases 33 farms out of the 425 plus in the area and is serviced by over 3o volunteers. We did a brief tour of the area with Island Joy Rides in July and got a glimpse of what cyclists will enjoy. The area is perfect for cycling! Check that article out here. The August weekend tour starts at the Farmers Market and there are four routes. Saturday: Black Road Bliss – a moderate cycling itinerary heading north with farms open from 9 am -4 pm…
Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 1-5 pm (our Metro Vancouver Feast is always the first Sunday after Labour Day.) Our 2013 Host is Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery, Langley (it was such a perfect location for our 2011 Feast that we’re coming back!). This year, FarmFolk CityFolk is celebrating 20 years of supporting sustainable agriculture and local food. Come celebrate with us! Contact: If you’d like to receive a sponsorship package, participate, donate to our silent auction, or volunteer, please get in touch with us! Kelly Farrell, Metro Vancouver Events Coordinator, FarmFolk CityFolk. Vancouver office: 604-730-0450 extension 306 Who’s coming this year? Please scroll…
Every Monday UNTIL September 9 It’s a short summer in Canada, just 12 weekends, so Earls is making the most of it by stretching them out and giving you a great reason to let your weekends linger. A special Monday night music play list, fun promotions on the patio and a new T.G.I.M. feature menu for just $5. From made-table-side “secret menu” guacamole to fresh squeezed lime margaritas, grilled tacos, Il Jimador tequila and ice cold Corona, all feature menu items are just $5 Mondays at Earls this summer. (Don’t forget to ask for the guacamole). All locations earls.ca Note:…
We’ve been doing some cycling around Vancouver and when we headed to Vancouver Island’s Comox Valley we felt an afternoon ride would be in order; especially on a tour that was entitled “Wine and Chocolate”. Not knowing the area’s bike routes we were referred to Island Joy Rides who guided us for our biking, sipping and sampling adventure. They met us after we fuelled up on lunch at the delightful Old House’s Local’s Restaurant (highly recommend you do the same) with Norco hybrid bikes, a make-your-own trail mix station, water bottles (to keep) and lots of tips for the…
More than 20 of Vancouver’s top restaurants and chefs are set to come together on Sunday, September 15, 2013, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Passions – a benefit for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. Proudly presented by Scotiabank, the fundraising gala has raised more than $900,000 since its inaugural launch in 2003. “I am so honoured to have been able to spearhead such a valued event in the community, especially for a cause that is very close to my heart,” explains Nathan Fong, Passions Committee Chair and Founder. “Who could have imagined ten…
While film festivals are common throughout the world, the Okanagan Food & Wine Film Festival is bringing an innovative concept to the table – literally! Held September 13-15th at the Rotary Centre’s Mary Irwin Theatre, the films for this festival will all have a common theme – food and/or wine. And to add interest and fun to the festival, ticket holders will dine and drink what they see on the screen! An exciting lineup of award winning food and wine documentaries are scheduled over the weekend including the much talked-about master sommelier exam film, ‘SOMM’. This audience favourite is the gala opening film of the Okanagan Food and Wine Film Festival. Ticket holders will be greeted…
A BIG Reason for a Night Out Mentoring starts something BIG in our communities. Mentoring can put girls on the right path, help them make positive decisions, stay in school, and believe in themselves. The annual Big Sisters Gala, presented by Silver Wheaton, will be held on Thursday, September 19th at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland is hoping to raise $210,000 for its three mentoring programs that support vulnerable girls throughout Greater Vancouver. Hosted by Arran Henn (103.5 QM/FM) and Fred Lee, the Big Sisters Gala will feature a champagne reception, a three course dinner,…
Artists Capture Mile High Wine at Silver Star Resort Silver Star Mountain Resort is hosting a two-day Summer Food & Wine Festival on August 9 and 10. During the festival, six artists from Gallery Odin will capture the beauty and serenity of Silver Star Mountain from the heart of the Village. A silent auction of the Okanagan artworks begins at 4 p.m. August 10. Proceeds from the auction will be split between the artists and the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. “The summer festival and the marquee event, Mile High Wine, is an opportunity to revel in fresh mountain air and…
The month of August marks many British Columbians’ favourite time of year – blissful summer! BC Liquor Stores celebrates the rich abundance of our local vineyards by showcasing the wines of British Columbia in over 100 store locations. In support of this promotion, the Wines of British Columbia will host a total of five special events in Signature BC Liquor Stores throughout the month. 39th & Cambie is home to two Demonstration Cooking classes, featuring the home-grown BC VQA wines as presented by WestEnder’s Wine Columnist Kurtis Kolt in cooperation with some of Vancouver’s most enviro-savvy chefs, co-presenting to an…
With summer in full swing, starting Friday, July 26, MARKET by Jean-Georges will be hosting a series of fresh and fun events to ensure that we all make the most out of our summer nights. The Pressé Summer Series with DJ Charles Blair, complimentary appetizers from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, and drink specials, including a featured pressé for $6.00 and a Grey Goose cocktails roster for $9.00 each. The evenings run from 4:00 through 8:00 pm with the final night of the series on September 13, 2013. Fresh-pressed and inspired by a favourite French cafe drink, the pressé is traditionally…
Presented by A Loving SpoonfulIn honour of John Oliver Ritchie Foundation Join us on the 35th floor for Dinner, Wine, Silent Auction and the best view of the 2013 Celebration of Light Fireworks! Tickets only $140.00! Only 80 tickets available! Check here to reserve your ticket TODAY! Date: Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 – 6:30 pm Location: Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC Complimentary Parking Available: Map & Directions Tickets: $140.00 Click here to buy tickets Phone: 604.682.6325 Follow on Twitter@alovingspoonful
THE AUGUST JACK EXPERTLY PAIRS TAPAS AND CRAFT BEER IN KITSILANO NEW Vancouver restaurant aims to bring Foodies and Craft-Beer Enthusiasts together PACIFIC NORTHWEST TAPAS MENU For Chef Benjamin Curtis organic and sustainable are very important concepts. The August Jack’s menu consists of locally sourced ingredients and farm-direct ordering across the board. Chef Benjamin’s extensive Craft Beer knowledge paired with a wealth of experience in Pacific Northwest culinary style make The August Jack a one-of-a-kind dining experience. CRAFT BEER PORTFOLIO The August Jack will offer a diverse tap and bottle line-up of regional as well as international Craft Beers including:…
There are a few restaurant patios on Robson Street, but unless you are in the know you would probably miss that of Cafe Il Nido, tucked just off the main drag at 780 Thurlow Street, and that would be a shame. Opened in 1988 and still very relevant, this Italian gem serves up dishes based on Northern Italian cooking using many locally sourced ingredients and a few accents not usually found in the boot-shaped country. Open from lunch Monday to Friday from 11:30-2:30 pm and dinner Monday to Saturday at 5:30 pm, Cafe Il Nido can seat up to seventy…
Mark Taylor, owner of Siena, is pleased to announce that Jessica Howery has accepted the position of Executive Chef at his South Granville neighbourhood restaurant. Both worked together at his previous venture, the award-winning CRU Restaurant. Mark considers her to be one of the top up-and-coming talents on the highly competitive Vancouver culinary scene. Raised in Pender Harbour, Jessica recognized early that food was her calling. She graduated from VCC’s Culinary Arts program in 2006, earning both the Student of the Year and the Centennial Food Service Award along the way. After graduation she continued to stand out among her…
house wine and the Harmony Arts Festival presented by Odlum Brown Limited and Park Royal are proud to present the 3rd annual BEST of the WEST. On Wednesday August 7th, thirteen of the North Shore’s best restaurants will be paired with thirteen BC wineries and tasked with creating the perfect complementary dish. The evening’s guests will vote on their favourite pairing, with the winning restaurant and winery team crowned BEST of the WEST for 2013. Date: Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: The Pier at the foot of 14th St, West Vancouver Cost: $100 Click here for more details & tickets.
